Dr. Gabel - 1 year result temple angles

[Steven Gabel, MD, FACS]

This patient is a 57 year old African American female who had a lifetime history of significant alopecia in the frontal temporal area. She desired increased density of hair in that area. She always had a thin frontal hairline and did not want to change her appearance drastically; therefore, a moderate number of grafts were placed into the frontal temporal angles to give her the appearance she desired.

 

She is 1-year after transplanting 1007 grafts (1 hair grafts - 265; 2 hair grafts - 559; 3 hair grafts - 168; 4 hair grafts - 15) into the hairline and frontal temporal angles. A few grafts were scattered into the central hairline with a majority laterally.

 

A photograph was taken showing the grafts and the significant curve to them. When we placed the grafts, we were very careful to place them in the appropriate direction so the hairs grew out in the direction we planned.

 

At this point, we estimate she has about 85% growth and should thicken up over the next year. She is very pleased so far with the results - she desired the area to be filled in so it looked appropriate and blended well to the rest of the hairline and temple area. She will be back in 1 year for additional photos which will be posted.

[Blake Bloxham]

Dr. Gabel,

 

Excellent presentation! I think this patient looks good for 85% estimated growth. As you said, the result will continue to thicken, but the (female) hairline design and graft placement look great. Please keep us updated on her results!